Biology · CELL THE UNIT OF LIFE

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Mitochondria, chloroplasts, and peroxisomes are not considered parts of the endomembrane system. Reason (R): The functions of mitochondria, chloroplasts, and peroxisomes are not coordinated with the components consisting of ER, Golgi complex, lysosomes, and vacuoles. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A
   Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. B
   Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
3. C
   (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. D
   (A) is false but (R) is true.